Proceeds from our event are sent to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is "to cure cystic fibrosis and to provide all people with the disease the opportunity to lead full, productive lives by funding research and drug development, promoting individualized treatment and ensuring access to high-quality, specialized care. Adding Tomorrows and Living Today."

Welcome to the 10th Annual Bow Lake Dam 15K/5K Race to Cure Cystic Fibrosis!We welcome all runners, walkers, and volunteers of all ages!Check out our 4th Annual Toddler Dash after the races! It's the cutest thing you'll see all year!(Toddler T-shirts available for purchasing on race day!)

The origin of this race began the day after eight friends gathered to run in or support a marathon in the Fall of 2008. At breakfast the morning after the race, tired and sore but exhilarated by the previous day's excitement and joy, the soon-to-be committee brainstormed a way in which they could stretch the benefits of training to reach beyond themselves.Personally touched by a mutual friend's daughter who lives with the challenges of Cystic Fibrosis, our new committee became determined to plan, organize, and initiate a local race to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The "Bow Lake Dam 15K/5K" is the result of that brainstorm. Our Bow Lake crew has grown to become an even bigger team over the past 10 years and with each new year we hope to make the Bow Lake Dam Race to Cure CF bigger and better!

Race day information:This is a RAIN or SHINE event!Please arrive (and park) along Rt. 202A or Province Rd. between 8:00 AM and *9:30 AM to pick up your shirt and bib. We will have staff available to direct you. The parking lots will fill up quickly. Please park off the road as much as possible.

Online Registration will close May 31st, 2018 at 11:59pm.Same day registration will be available from 8:00 AM to *9:30 AM at the Grange Hall, located at the intersection of Water Street and Province Road. Same day registration cost is $35 for age 13+, $25 12 and under.Registering online before May 16th will guarantee a shirt. Those registering after May 16th will be able to purchase a shirt for $10 on race day!* before 9am for 15K participants

The 15K starts at the Grange Hall at 9:30am, while the 5K starts a short walk up Water Street at 10:00am. The races will go in opposite directions. The 15K loops around the lake while the 5K goes out and comes back, both races sharing a finish line next to the Grange Hall.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be a cut-off time of 2 hours and 30 minutes for both courses. Those that are expecting to take longer please be advised that all timing, announcing, and race support will end at 12:00pm and will not be given a finish time for either course. Those that choose to continue after that time will be doing so at their own risk.

Please remember to stay on the left side of the road throughout the race. Although it is a low traffic area, the road will not be closed to traffic. Please be careful, especially at water stops.

$$ CREATE A PERSONAL OR GROUP FUNDRAISING PAGE DURING REGISTRATION!FOR OUR 10TH YEAR WE ARE HOPING TO RAISE $10,000! HELP US REACH THAT GOAL!AWARDS FOR TOP FUNDRAISER $$

TIMELINE OF EVENTS:9:15am - 15K Participants (Runners AND Walkers) report to start line next to Grange Hall.9:25am - 5K Participants create a human gauntlet on the corner near the Grange Hall and cheer on the 15k racers as they start their 9+ Miles! 9:30am - 15K Race starts.9:45am - 5K Runners and Walkers report to Start Line on Water Street.10:00am - 5K Race Starts.

Music, Food, and Awards:10:30am - All gather at the Church Yard where the band is playing to await Awards Ceremony.11:15am - 5K awards. FOOD IS READY!11:30am - 3rd ANNUAL TODDLER DASH!11:45am - 15K awards.12:00pm - Courses Close. All timing, announcing, and race support ends.

Awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place for Male and Female in each Age Division. Age Divisions: Under 12. Under 20. 20-29. 30-39. 40-49. 50-59. 60-69. 70 +

We thank you for racing to cure Cystic Fibrosis and we look forward to seeing you on race day!